MACD Pseudo Super Smoother [MACDPSS]The MACD Pseudo Super Smoother (MACDPSS) is a variation of the classic Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator. It utilizes the Pseudo Super Smoother (PSS) filter, a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter, to smooth both the MACD line and the signal line, providing a potentially refined representation of momentum compared to the traditional MACD which typically uses Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
The PSS, inspired by the Super Smoother filter (an Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filter), aims to reduce noise while minimizing lag. The MACDPSS leverages this FIR implementation to create a unique MACD variant. The core concept of MACD, which involves analyzing the relationship between two moving averages of different lengths to identify momentum shifts, remains intact.
Filter Types and Customization
The MACDPSS offers independent control over the smoothing applied to the MACD line and the signal line through two "Filter Style" inputs:
Oscillator MA Type: This setting determines the filter type used to calculate the fast and slow moving averages that form the basis of the MACD line.
Signal Line MA Type: This setting controls the filter type used to smooth the MACD line, generating the signal line.
Each of these settings allows a choice between two distinct PSS filter types:
Type 1: Provides a smoother output with a more gradual response, characterized by greater attenuation of high-frequency components.
Type 2: Exhibits increased reactivity, allowing for a faster response to shifts in momentum, but with a potential for overshoot.
This dual-filter approach provides flexibility in tailoring the indicator's responsiveness and smoothness to individual preferences and specific market conditions. The user can, for example, choose a smoother Type 1 filter for the MACD line and a more reactive Type 2 filter for the signal line, or vice-versa.
Calculations
The MACDPSS calculates the MACD line by subtracting the slow moving average from the fast moving average, both derived using the PSS filter with the selected "Oscillator MA Type." The signal line is then calculated by applying the PSS filter with the selected "Signal Line MA Type" to the MACD line. The histogram represents the difference between the MACD line and the signal line.
Interpretation
The interpretation of the MACDPSS is similar to the standard MACD. Crossovers between the MACD line and the signal line, the position of the MACD line relative to the zero line, and the slope and direction of the histogram are all used to gauge momentum and potential trend changes.
Disclaimer
The MACDPSS, while inspired by the Super Smoother, utilizes a distinct FIR approximation (the PSS). Therefore, its behavior will not perfectly mirror that of a MACD calculated using IIR filters. The PSS is designed to be a rough approximation. This indicator should be used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools, and users should be aware of the inherent differences between FIR and IIR filter characteristics when interpreting the indicator's signals. Like any moving average based indicator, the MACDPSS is a lagging indicator, although it tries to improve it. The novelty of this indicator comes from applying a unique FIR filter to a classic momentum oscillator in a configurable way.
Centered Oscillators
Buy/Sell Signals (MACD + RSI) 1HThis is a Pine Script indicator for TradingView that plots Buy/Sell signals based on the combination of MACD and RSI indicators on a 1-hour chart.
Description of the Code:
Indicator Setup:
The script is set to overlay the Buy/Sell signals directly on the price chart (using overlay=true).
The indicator is named "Buy/Sell Signals (MACD + RSI) 1H".
MACD Settings:
The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) uses standard settings of:
Fast Length: 12
Slow Length: 26
Signal Line Smoothing: 9
The MACD line and the Signal line are calculated using the ta.macd() function.
RSI Settings:
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) is calculated with a 14-period setting using the ta.rsi() function.
Buy/Sell Conditions:
Buy Signal:
Triggered when the MACD line crosses above the Signal line (Golden Cross).
RSI value is below 50.
Sell Signal:
Triggered when the MACD line crosses below the Signal line (Dead Cross).
RSI value is above 50.
Signal Visualization:
Buy Signals:
Green "BUY" labels are plotted below the price bars where the Buy conditions are met.
Sell Signals:
Red "SELL" labels are plotted above the price bars where the Sell conditions are met.
Chart Timeframe:
While the code itself doesn't enforce a specific timeframe, the name indicates that this indicator is intended to be used on a 1-hour chart.
To use it effectively, apply the script on a 1-hour chart in TradingView.
How It Works:
This indicator combines MACD and RSI to generate Buy/Sell signals:
The MACD identifies potential trend changes or momentum shifts (via crossovers).
The RSI ensures that Buy/Sell signals align with broader momentum (e.g., Buy when RSI < 50 to avoid overbought conditions).
When the defined conditions for Buy or Sell are met, visual signals (labels) are plotted on the chart.
How to Use:
Copy the code into the Pine Script editor in TradingView.
Save and apply the script to your 1-hour chart.
Look for:
"BUY" signals (green): Indicating potential upward trends or buying opportunities.
"SELL" signals (red): Indicating potential downward trends or selling opportunities.
This script is simple and focuses purely on providing actionable Buy/Sell signals based on two powerful indicators, making it ideal for traders who prefer a clean chart without clutter. Let me know if you need further customization!
Statistical Trend Analysis (Scatterplot) [BigBeluga]Statistical Trend Analysis (Scatterplot) provides a unique perspective on market dynamics by combining the statistical concept of z-scores with scatterplot visualization to assess price momentum and potential trend shifts.
🧿 What is Z-Score?
Definition: A z-score is a statistical measure that quantifies how far a data point is from the mean, expressed in terms of standard deviations.
In this Indicator:
A high positive z-score indicates the price is significantly above the average.
A low negative z-score indicates the price is significantly below the average.
The indicator also calculates the rate of change of the z-score, helping identify momentum shifts in the market.
🧿 Key Features:
Scatterplot Visualization:
Displays data points of z-score and its change across four quadrants.
Quadrants help interpret market conditions:
Upper Right (Strong Bullish Momentum): Most data points here signal an ongoing uptrend.
Upper Left (Weakening Momentum): Data points here may indicate a potential market shift or ranging market.
Lower Left (Strong Bearish Momentum): Indicates a dominant downtrend.
Lower Right (Trend Shift to Bullish/Ranging): Suggests weakening bearish momentum or an emerging uptrend.
Color-Coded Candles:
Candles are dynamically colored based on the z-score, providing a visual cue about the price's deviation from the mean.
Z-Score Time Series:
A line plot of z-scores over time shows price deviation trends.
A gray histogram displays the rate of change of the z-score, highlighting momentum shifts.
🧿 Usage:
Use the scatterplot and quadrant gauges to understand the current market momentum and potential shifts.
Monitor the z-score line plot to identify overbought/oversold conditions.
Utilize the gray histogram to detect momentum reversals and trend strength.
This tool is ideal for traders who rely on statistical insights to confirm trends, detect potential reversals, and assess market momentum visually and quantitatively.
Profitability Visualization with Bid-Ask Spread ApproximationOverview
The " Profitability Visualization with Bid-Ask Spread Approximation " indicator is designed to assist traders in assessing potential profit and loss targets in relation to the current market price or a simulated entry price. It provides flexibility by allowing users to choose between two methods for calculating the offset from the current price:
Bid-Ask Spread Approximation: The indicator attempts to estimate the bid-ask spread by using the highest (high) and lowest (low) prices within a given period (typically the current bar or a user-defined timeframe) as proxies for the ask and bid prices, respectively. This method provides a dynamic offset that adapts to market volatility.
Percentage Offset: Alternatively, users can specify a fixed percentage offset from the current price. This method offers a consistent offset regardless of market conditions.
Key Features
Dual Offset Calculation Methods: Choose between a dynamic bid-ask spread approximation or a fixed percentage offset to tailor the indicator to your trading style and market analysis.
Entry Price Consideration: The indicator can simulate an entry price at the beginning of each trading session (or the first bar on the chart if no sessions are defined). This feature enables a more realistic visualization of potential profit and loss levels based on a hypothetical entry point.
Profit and Loss Targets: When the entry price consideration is enabled, the indicator plots profit target (green) and loss target (red) lines. These lines represent the price levels at which a trade entered at the simulated entry price would achieve a profit or incur a loss equivalent to the calculated offset amount.
Offset Visualization: Regardless of whether the entry price is considered, the indicator always displays upper (aqua) and lower (fuchsia) offset lines. These lines represent the calculated offset levels based on the chosen method (bid-ask approximation or percentage offset).
Customization: Users can adjust the percentage offset, toggle the bid-ask approximation and entry price consideration, and customize the appearance of the lines through the indicator's settings.
Inputs
useBidAskApproximation A boolean (checkbox) input that determines whether to use the bid-ask spread approximation (true) or the percentage offset (false). Default is false.
percentageOffset A float input that allows users to specify the percentage offset to be used when useBidAskApproximation is false. The default value is 0.63.
considerEntryPrice A boolean input that enables the consideration of a simulated entry price for calculating and displaying profit and loss targets. Default is true.
Calculations
Bid-Ask Approximation (if enabled): bidApprox = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, timeframe.period, low) Approximates the bid price using the lowest price (low) of the current period. askApprox = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, timeframe.period, high) Approximates the ask price using the highest price (high) of the current period. spreadApprox = askApprox - bidApprox Calculates the approximate spread.
Offset Amount: offsetAmount = useBidAskApproximation ? spreadApprox / 2 : close * (percentageOffset / 100) Determines the offset amount based on the selected method. If useBidAskApproximation is true, the offset is half of the approximated spread; otherwise, it's the current closing price (close) multiplied by the percentageOffset.
Entry Price (if enabled): var entryPrice = 0.0 Initializes a variable to store the entry price. if considerEntryPrice Checks if entry price consideration is enabled. if barstate.isnew Checks if the current bar is the first bar of a new session. entryPrice := close Sets the entryPrice to the closing price of the first bar of the session.
Profit and Loss Targets (if entry price is considered): profitTarget = entryPrice + offsetAmount Calculates the profit target price level. lossTarget = entryPrice - offsetAmount Calculates the loss target price level.
Plotting
Profit Target Line: Plotted in green (color.green) with a dashed line style (plot.style_linebr) and increased linewidth (linewidth=2) when considerEntryPrice is true.
Loss Target Line: Plotted in red (color.red) with a dashed line style (plot.style_linebr) and increased linewidth (linewidth=2) when considerEntryPrice is true.
Upper Offset Line: Always plotted in aqua (color.aqua) to show the offset level above the current price.
Lower Offset Line: Always plotted in fuchsia (color.fuchsia) to show the offset level below the current price.
Limitations
Approximation: The bid-ask spread approximation is based on high and low prices and may not perfectly reflect the actual bid-ask spread of a specific broker, especially during periods of high volatility or low liquidity.
Simplified Entry: The entry price simulation is basic and assumes entry at the beginning of each session. It does not account for specific entry signals or order types.
No Order Execution: This indicator is purely for visualization and does not execute any trades.
Data Discrepancies: The high and low values used for approximation might not always align with real-time bid and ask prices due to differences in data aggregation and timing between TradingView and various brokers.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct thorough research and consider your own risk tolerance before making any trading decisions. It is recommended to combine this indicator with other technical analysis tools and a well-defined trading strategy.
Sunil High-Frequency Strategy with Simple MACD & RSISunil High-Frequency Strategy with Simple MACD & RSI
This high-frequency trading strategy uses a combination of MACD and RSI to identify quick market opportunities. By leveraging these indicators, combined with dynamic risk management using ATR, it aims to capture small but frequent price movements while ensuring tight control over risk.
Key Features:
Indicators Used:
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): The strategy uses a shorter MACD configuration (Fast Length of 6 and Slow Length of 12) to capture quick price momentum shifts. A MACD crossover above the signal line triggers a buy signal, while a crossover below the signal line triggers a sell signal.
RSI (Relative Strength Index): A shorter RSI length of 7 is used to gauge overbought and oversold market conditions. The strategy looks for RSI confirmation, with a long trade initiated when RSI is below the overbought level (70) and a short trade initiated when RSI is above the oversold level (30).
Risk Management:
Dynamic Stop Loss and Take Profit: The strategy uses ATR (Average True Range) to calculate dynamic stop loss and take profit levels based on market volatility.
Stop Loss is set at 0.5x ATR to limit risk.
Take Profit is set at 1.5x ATR to capture reasonable price moves.
Trailing Stop: As the market moves in the strategy’s favor, the position is protected by a trailing stop set at 0.5x ATR, allowing the strategy to lock in profits as the price moves further.
Entry & Exit Signals:
Long Entry: Triggered when the MACD crosses above the signal line (bullish crossover) and RSI is below the overbought level (70).
Short Entry: Triggered when the MACD crosses below the signal line (bearish crossover) and RSI is above the oversold level (30).
Exit Conditions: The strategy exits long or short positions based on the stop loss, take profit, or trailing stop activation.
Frequent Trades:
This strategy is designed for high-frequency trading, with trade signals occurring frequently as the MACD and RSI indicators react quickly to price movements. It works best on lower timeframes such as 1-minute, 5-minute, or 15-minute charts, but can be adjusted for different timeframes based on the asset’s volatility.
Customizable Parameters:
MACD Settings: Adjust the Fast Length, Slow Length, and Signal Length to tune the MACD’s sensitivity.
RSI Settings: Customize the RSI Length, Overbought, and Oversold levels to better match your trading style.
ATR Settings: Modify the ATR Length and multipliers for Stop Loss, Take Profit, and Trailing Stop to optimize risk management according to market volatility.
Important Notes:
Market Conditions: This strategy is designed to capture smaller, quicker moves in trending markets. It may not perform well during choppy or sideways markets.
Optimizing for Asset Volatility: Adjust the ATR multipliers based on the asset’s volatility to suit the risk-reward profile that fits your trading goals.
Backtesting: It's recommended to backtest the strategy on different assets and timeframes to ensure optimal performance.
Summary:
The Sunil High-Frequency Strategy leverages a simple combination of MACD and RSI with dynamic risk management (using ATR) to trade small but frequent price movements. The strategy ensures tight stop losses and reasonable take profits, with trailing stops to lock in profits as the price moves in favor of the trade. It is ideal for scalping or intraday trading on lower timeframes, aiming for quick entries and exits with controlled risk.
HOD/LOD/PMH/PML/PDH/PDL Strategy by @tradingbauhaus This script is a trading strategy @tradingbauhaus designed to trade based on key price levels, such as the High of Day (HOD), Low of Day (LOD), Premarket High (PMH), Premarket Low (PML), Previous Day High (PDH), and Previous Day Low (PDL). Below, I’ll explain in detail what the script does:
Core Functionality of the Script:
Calculates Key Price Levels:
HOD (High of Day): The highest price of the current day.
LOD (Low of Day): The lowest price of the current day.
PMH (Premarket High): The highest price during the premarket session (before the market opens).
PML (Premarket Low): The lowest price during the premarket session.
PDH (Previous Day High): The highest price of the previous day.
PDL (Previous Day Low): The lowest price of the previous day.
Draws Horizontal Lines on the Chart:
Plots horizontal lines on the chart for each key level (HOD, LOD, PMH, PML, PDH, PDL) with specific colors for easy visual identification.
Defines Entry and Exit Rules:
Long Entry (Buy): If the price crosses above the PMH (Premarket High) or the PDH (Previous Day High).
Short Entry (Sell): If the price crosses below the PML (Premarket Low) or the PDL (Previous Day Low).
Long Exit: If the price reaches the HOD (High of Day) during a long position.
Short Exit: If the price reaches the LOD (Low of Day) during a short position.
How the Script Works Step by Step:
Calculates Key Levels:
Uses the request.security function to fetch the HOD and LOD of the current day, as well as the highs and lows of the previous day (PDH and PDL).
Calculates the PMH and PML during the premarket session (before 9:30 AM).
Plots Levels on the Chart:
Uses the plot function to draw horizontal lines on the chart representing the key levels (HOD, LOD, PMH, PML, PDH, PDL).
Each level has a specific color for easy identification:
HOD: White.
LOD: Purple.
PDH: Orange.
PDL: Blue.
PMH: Green.
PML: Red.
Defines Trading Rules:
Uses conditions with ta.crossover and ta.crossunder to detect when the price crosses key levels.
Long Entry: If the price crosses above the PMH or PDH, a long position (buy) is opened.
Short Entry: If the price crosses below the PML or PDL, a short position (sell) is opened.
Long Exit: If the price reaches the HOD during a long position, the position is closed.
Short Exit: If the price reaches the LOD during a short position, the position is closed.
Executes Orders Automatically:
Uses the strategy.entry and strategy.close functions to open and close positions automatically based on the defined rules.
Advantages of This Strategy:
Based on Key Levels: Uses important price levels that often act as support and resistance.
Easy to Visualize: Horizontal lines on the chart make it easy to identify levels.
Automated: Entries and exits are executed automatically based on the defined rules.
Limitations of This Strategy:
Dependent on Volatility: Works best in markets with significant price movements.
False Crosses: There may be false crosses that generate incorrect signals.
No Advanced Risk Management: Does not include dynamic stop-loss or take-profit mechanisms.
How to Improve the Strategy:
Add Stop-Loss and Take-Profit: To limit losses and lock in profits.
Filter Signals with Indicators: Use RSI, MACD, or other indicators to confirm signals.
Optimize Levels: Adjust key levels based on the asset’s behavior.
In summary, this script is a trading strategy that operates based on key price levels, such as HOD, LOD, PMH, PML, PDH, and PDL. It is useful for traders who want to trade based on significant support and resistance levels.
Catalyst TrendCatalyst Trend – A Comprehensive Trend and Regime Analyzer
The Catalyst Trend indicator was designed to dynamically and intuitively merge various classic analytical techniques. The goal is to filter out short-term market noise and reveal reliable trend phases or potential turning points. Below is a detailed explanation of its core elements and practical usage.
1. Concept and Idea
Multidimensional Trend Detection
This indicator goes beyond a simple momentum or volatility focus. It factors in multiple measurements to provide a more well-rounded market perspective.
Versatile Indicator Fusion
Linear Regression (LinReg): Multiple LinReg calculations are combined to smooth out price fluctuations and produce a robust trendline—known here as the “Cycle Reduced Line.”
ADX (Average Directional Index): Measures trend strength.
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Flags potential overbought or oversold conditions, in both the current timeframe and a higher timeframe.
ATR (Average True Range): Assesses volatility; used to dynamically adjust calculation lengths.
By weaving these elements together, the indicator adds value beyond simply stacking multiple indicators. It adapts to real-time market conditions, aiming to highlight genuine trends and reduce false signals.
2. Key Functions and Calculations
Dynamic Length & Smoothing
A blend of volatility (ATR), ADX values, and RSI inputs determines how many candles are used in the LinReg calculations and how heavily the data is smoothed.
This allows the indicator to respond promptly during periods of high volatility, while automatically adjusting to filter out unnecessary noise in quieter phases.c
Cycle Reduced Line
The script averages several offset LinReg calculations to produce a cleaner overall signal. Random outliers are thus minimized, making the trend path more visually consistent.
An additional EMA smoothing (“Final Smoothing”) further stabilizes this trendline, reducing the impact of minor price fluctuations.
Channel Bands (Optional)
These bands are derived from the standard deviation of the price residual (the difference between the smoothed price and the trendline).
They highlight potential over-extension zones: the upper band can mark short-term overbought areas, while the lower band might indicate oversold conditions.
Trend and Sideways Determination
Slope Calculation: The slope of the trendline (comparing the current bar to the previous one) helps identify short-term directional shifts.
DX Threshold: Once the ADX surpasses a user-defined threshold and the slope is positive, it may indicate a developing uptrend. Similarly, if the slope is negative and ADX > threshold, it could signal a potential downtrend.
Multi-Level Color Coding
Original Mode: Interpolated colors reflect uptrends, downtrends, and sideways phases, factoring in metrics like ADX and RSI.
Single Color: For a neutral look, the indicator can be displayed in one uniform color.
HTF RSI: This mode uses the higher-timeframe RSI to color the trendline (Long/Short/Neutral), offering a quick gauge of overarching market pressure.
3. Use Cases and Interpretation
Timeframes & Markets
The indicator is versatile and adapts well to different intervals, from 5-minute charts to weekly views.
It can be applied to various markets—crypto, forex, stocks—since volatility and trend strength are universal concepts.
Signal Recognition
Color Swings into a more pronounced upward hue (e.g., green) may signal mounting strength.
Neutral or mixed tones often point to sideways phases, which breakout traders might watch for potential price surges.
A shift to downward colors (e.g., red) may indicate a growing bearish trend.
Channel Bands & Volatility
When the bands spread widely, it’s wise to proceed with caution: abrupt spikes above the upper band or below the lower band can flag rapid short-term extremes.
These bands are more of a reference for potential overextension than a strict buy or sell trigger.
Additional Confirmations
Not a standalone panacea: The Catalyst Trend indicator is an analytical tool, best used alongside other methods such as volume analysis or price action (candlestick patterns, support/resistance levels) to bolster confidence in trading decisions.
4. Practical Tips
Parameter Adjustments
Depending on the market—crypto vs. traditional currency pairs—different ADX, RSI, or smoothing periods may be more effective. Experiment with the settings to tailor the indicator to your preferred timeframe.
Strategic Integration
Trailing Stops: For those riding a trend, the trendline or the channel bands may serve as a reference to trail stop-loss orders.
Trend Confirmation: Using RSI and ADX filters can help traders avoid sideways markets or stay the course when the trend is strong.
5. Important Final Notes
No Guarantee of Profits
No indicator can predict the future. Markets are inherently volatile and often unpredictable.
Responsible Risk Management
Test the indicator in a demo environment or with smaller positions before committing to large trades.
Range PolarityDescription:
This indicator is a "Rate of Change" style oscillator designed to measure market dynamics through the lens of price ranges. By utilizing the true range in conjunction with high and low separation, this script produces two distinct oscillators: one for positive price shifts and one for negative price shifts.
Key Features:
High/Low Isolation:
The script calculates the relative movement of upwards and downwards price movements over a user-defined period. This separation provides a nuanced view of market behavior, offering two separate signals for comparison.
Dynamic Transform Smoothing:
A smoothing transform is applied to the signals, ensuring better outlier handling while maintaining sensitivity to price extremes. This makes the oscillator especially suited for identifying overbought and oversold conditions.
Zero-Centered:
The zero line acts as a "gravity point," where shifts away or toward zero indicate market momentum. Signal crosses or reversals from extreme zones can signal potential entry or exit points.
Outlier Identification:
Unlike traditional ATR based strategies (e.g., Keltner Channels ), this indicator isolates high and low ranges, creating a more granular view of market extremes. These measurements can help identify shifts from the outlying positions and reversal opportunities.
Visual Enhancements:
Multiple layers enhance the visual distinction of the positive and negative transformations. Horizontal lines at key thresholds provide visual reference for overbought, oversold, and equilibrium zones.
How to Use:
Primary signals are shifts from outlying positions or a positive/negative cross. An extreme reading itself can reveal an incoming reversal when calibrated with other indicators or compared with higher timeframes. Pairing "Range Polarity" with volume and momentum can create a comprehensive strategy.
In conclusion, be aware the base length controls the window for high/low contributions while the transform smoothing enhances the raw data through normalization within a tempered range to filter out insignificant fluctuations.
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Multi-Feature IndicatorThe Multi-Feature Indicator combines three popular technical analysis tools — RSI, Moving Averages (MA), and MACD — into a single indicator to provide unified buy and sell signals. This script is designed for traders who want to filter out noise and focus on signals confirmed by multiple criteria.
Features:
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
Measures momentum and identifies overbought (70) and oversold (30) conditions.
A signal is triggered when RSI crosses these thresholds.
Moving Averages (MA):
Uses a short-term moving average (default: 9 periods) and a long-term moving average (default: 21 periods).
Buy signals occur when the short-term MA crosses above the long-term MA, indicating an uptrend.
Sell signals occur when the short-term MA crosses below the long-term MA, indicating a downtrend.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
A trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of an asset's price.
Signals are based on the crossover of the MACD line and its signal line.
Unified Buy and Sell Signals:
Buy Signal: Triggered when:
RSI crosses above 30 (leaving oversold territory).
Short-term MA crosses above the long-term MA.
MACD line crosses above the signal line.
Sell Signal: Triggered when:
RSI crosses below 70 (leaving overbought territory).
Short-term MA crosses below the long-term MA.
MACD line crosses below the signal line.
Visualization:
The indicator plots the short-term and long-term moving averages on the price chart.
Green "BUY" labels appear below price bars when all buy conditions are met.
Red "SELL" labels appear above price bars when all sell conditions are met.
Parameters:
RSI Length: Default is 14. This controls the sensitivity of the RSI.
Short MA Length: Default is 9. This determines the short-term trend.
Long MA Length: Default is 21. This determines the long-term trend.
Use Case:
The Multi-Feature Indicator is ideal for traders seeking higher confirmation before entering or exiting trades. By combining momentum (RSI), trend (MA), and momentum shifts (MACD), it reduces false signals and enhances decision-making.
How to Use:
Apply the indicator to your chart in TradingView.
Look for "BUY" or "SELL" signals, which appear when all conditions align.
Use this tool in conjunction with other analysis techniques for best results.
Note:
The default settings are suitable for many assets, but you may need to adjust them for different timeframes or market conditions.
This indicator is meant to assist in trading decisions and should not be used as the sole basis for trading.
Twiggs Money FlowTwiggs Money Flow (TMF)
This indicator is an implementation of the Twiggs Money Flow (TMF), a volume-based tool designed to measure buying and selling pressure over a specified period. TMF is an enhancement of Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), utilizing more sophisticated smoothing techniques for improved accuracy and reduced noise. This version is highly customizable and includes advanced features for both new and experienced traders.
What is Twiggs Money Flow?
Twiggs Money Flow was developed by Colin Twiggs to provide a clearer picture of market momentum and the balance between buyers and sellers. It uses a combination of price action, trading volume, and range calculations to assess whether a market is under buying or selling pressure.
Unlike traditional volume indicators, TMF incorporates Weighted Moving Averages (WMA) by default but allows for other moving average types (SMA, EMA, VWMA) for added flexibility. This makes it adaptable to various trading styles and market conditions.
Features of This Script:
Customizable Moving Average Types:
Select from SMA , EMA , WMA , or VWMA to smooth volume and price-based calculations.
Tailor the indicator to align with your trading strategy or the asset's behavior.
Optional HMA Smoothing:
Apply Hull Moving Average (HMA) smoothing for a cleaner, faster-reacting TMF line.
Perfect for traders who want to reduce lag and capture trends earlier.
Dynamic Thresholds for Signal Filtering:
Set user-defined thresholds for Long (LT) and Short (ST) signals to highlight significant momentum.
Focus on actionable trends by ignoring noise around neutral levels.
Bar Coloring for Visual Clarity:
Automatically colors your chart bars based on TMF values:
Aqua for strong bullish signals (above the long threshold).
Fuchsia for strong bearish signals (below the short threshold).
Gray for neutral or undecided market conditions.
Ensures that trend direction and strength are visually intuitive.
Configurable Lookback Period:
Adjust the sensitivity of TMF by customizing the length of the lookback period to suit different timeframes and market conditions.
How It Works:
True Range Calculation: The script determines the high, low, and close range to calculate buying and selling pressure.
Adjusted Volume: Incorporates the relationship between price and volume to gauge whether trading activity is favoring buyers or sellers.
Weighted Moving Averages (WMAs): Smooths both volume and adjusted volume values to eliminate erratic fluctuations.
TMF Line: Computes the ratio of adjusted volume to total volume, representing the net buying/selling pressure as a percentage.
HMA Option (if enabled): Smooths the TMF line further to reduce lag and enhance trend identification.
Bar Coloring Logic:
Bars are colored dynamically based on TMF values, thresholds, and smoothing preferences.
Provides an at-a-glance understanding of market conditions.
Input Parameters:
Lookback Period: Defines the number of bars used to calculate TMF (default: 21).
Use HMA Smoothing: Toggle Hull Moving Average smoothing (default: true).
HMA Smoothing Length: Length of the HMA smoothing period (default: 14).
Moving Average Type: Select SMA, EMA, WMA, or VWMA (default: WMA).
Long Threshold (LT): Threshold value above which a long signal is considered (default: 0).
Short Threshold (ST): Threshold value below which a short signal is considered (default: 0).
How to Use It:
Confirm Trends: TMF can validate trends by identifying periods of sustained buying or selling pressure.
Divergence Signals: Watch for divergences between price and TMF to anticipate potential reversals.
Filter Trades: Use the thresholds to ignore weak signals and focus on strong trends.
Combine with Other Indicators: Pair TMF with trend-following or momentum indicators (e.g., RSI, Bollinger Bands) for a comprehensive trading strategy.
Example Use Cases:
Spotting breakouts when TMF crosses above the long threshold.
Identifying sell-offs when TMF dips below the short threshold.
Avoiding sideways markets by ignoring neutral (gray) bars.
Notes:
This indicator is highly customizable, making it versatile across different assets (e.g., stocks, crypto, forex).
While the default settings are robust, tweaking the lookback period, moving average type, and thresholds is recommended for different trading instruments or strategies.
Always backtest thoroughly before applying the indicator to live trading.
This version of Twiggs Money Flow goes beyond standard implementations by offering advanced smoothing, custom thresholds, and enhanced visual feedback to give traders a competitive edge.
Add it to your charts and experience the power of volume-driven analysis!
[blackcat] L2 Enhanced MACD Trend█ OVERVIEW
The Enhanced MACD Trend script combines traditional Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) analysis with On-Balance Volume (OBV) insights to provide traders with a comprehensive understanding of market trends. By examining both price momentum and volume fluctuations, this tool aids in identifying potential upward or downward market transitions.
█ LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
Initially, the script prompts users to configure fundamental parameters such as the speed of moving averages. It subsequently utilizes a specialized auxiliary function named calculate_macd_obv_signals to perform intricate computations. This function calculates the discrepancy between two distinct types of moving averages (captured via MACD analysis), evaluates the direction of capital inflows and outflows within securities (using OBV), and applies smoothing techniques to mitigate undue influence from minor fluctuations. Ultimately, visual representations of these calculations are rendered on an additional chart pane for enhanced interpretability.
█ CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Function: calculate_macd_obv_signals
• Purpose: Determines critical aspects associated with MACD and OBV.
• Parameters:
• fastLength (int): Dictates the responsiveness of the shorter Exponential Moving Average (EMA) to price variations.
• slowLength (int): Specifies the reactivity of the longer EMA.
• signalSmoothing (int): Defines the degree of smoothness applied to the divergence between EMAs.
• Functionality:
• macd_diff: Illustrates whether price increases have accelerated relative to previous levels or decelerated, providing insight into existing momentum.
• macd_signal_line: Smoothens macd_diff values, serving akin to a trailing indicator for macd_diff.
• macd_histogram: Visually accentuates disparities between macd_diff and macd_signal_line employing color-coded bars, facilitating identification of significant divergences.
• obv_signal: Represents a refined variant of short-term OBV concentrating solely on periods characterized by elevated buying interest, aiding in reduction of extraneous signals.
• moving_average_short: Analyzes recent closing prices across several sessions to corroborate burgeoning bullish or bearish tendencies.
• Returns: An array encompassing .
█ KEY POINTS AND TECHNIQUES
Advanced Features: Employs sophisticated functions including ta.ema() and ta.sma(), enabling accurate calculation of EMAs and SMAs respectively, thus enhancing precision in trend detection.
Optimization Techniques: Incorporates customizable inputs (input.int) permitting strategic adjustments alongside scrutiny of escalating or declining volumes to accurately gauge genuine sentiment shifts while discounting insignificant anomalies.
Best Practices: Maintains separation between algorithmic processes and graphical outputs, preserving organizational clarity; hence simplifying debugging efforts and future enhancements.
Unique Approaches: Integrates multifaceted assessments simultaneously – amalgamating candlestick formations and volumetric activities – offering a holistic perspective instead of reliance on singular indicators. Consequently, delivers astute recommendations grounded in diverse analytical underpinnings rather than speculative forecasts.
█ EXTENDED KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS
Potential Modifications:
1 — Implement automated alert mechanisms signaling crossover events pinpointing optimal buy/sell junctures to fine-tune timing preemptively minimizing losses proactively.
2 — Enable user customization of sensitivity criteria governing trigger intensity thereby eliminating trivial aberrations and emphasizing substantial patterns exclusively.
Application Scenarios:
Beneficial for high-frequency trading aiming to capitalize on fleeting price movements swiftly. Suitable for dynamic environments necessitating rapid responses due to frequent market volatility demanding prompt reactions. Perfect for individuals engaging in regular transactions seeking unparalleled accuracy navigating fluctuating circumstances ensuring consistent profitability amidst disturbances maintaining steady yields irrespective of upheavals.
Related Concepts:
Contemplate interactions among oscillators (such as MACD) and volume metrics detecting instances wherein they oppose each other (indicative of divergences) or concur (signaling crossovers). Profound comprehension of these interrelationships substantially refines trading strategies integrating broader economic factors, seasonal influences guiding overarching plans resulting in heightened predictive capabilities elevating trading effectiveness leveraging cumulative information transforming unprocessed statistics into actionable intelligence empowering informed decisions advancing confidently toward objectives effortlessly scaling achievements seamlessly realizing aspirations effortlessly.
RSI+EMA+MZONES with DivergencesFeatures:
1. RSI Calculation:
Uses user-defined periods to calculate the RSI and visualize momentum shifts.
Plots key RSI zones, including upper (overbought), lower (oversold), and middle levels.
2. EMA of RSI:
Includes an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of the RSI for trend smoothing and confirmation.
3. Bullish and Bearish Divergences:
Detects Regular divergences (labeled as “Bull” and “Bear”) for classic signals.
Identifies Hidden divergences (labeled as “H Bull” and “H Bear”) for potential trend continuation opportunities.
4. Customizable Labels:
Displays divergence labels directly on the chart.
Labels can be toggled on or off for better chart visibility.
5. Alerts:
Predefined alerts for both regular and hidden divergences to notify users in real time.
6. Fully Customizable:
Adjust RSI period, lookback settings, divergence ranges, and visibility preferences.
Colors and styles are easily configurable to match your trading style.
How to Use:
RSI Zones: Use RSI and its zones to identify overbought/oversold conditions.
EMA: Look for crossovers or confluence with divergences for confirmation.
Divergences: Monitor for “Bull,” “Bear,” “H Bull,” or “H Bear” labels to spot key reversal or continuation signals.
Alerts: Set alerts to be notified of divergence opportunities without constant chart monitoring.
[blackcat] L2 Quantitative Trading Reference█ OVERVIEW
The script " L2 Quantitative Trading Reference" calculates and plots various directional indicators based on price movements over a specified period. It primarily focuses on identifying trends, trend strength, and specific candlestick patterns such as strong bearish candles.
█ LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
The script consists of several main components:
Input Parameters:
None explicitly set; however, implicit inputs include high, low, and close prices.
Custom Functions:
count_periods: Counts occurrences of a condition within a given lookback period.
every_condition: Checks if a condition holds true for an entire lookback period.
calculate_and_plot_directional_indicators: Computes directional movement indices and determines market conditions like direction, strength, and specific candle types.
Calculations:
• The script calculates the True Range, differences between highs/lows, and computes directional movement indices.
• It then uses these indices to determine the current market direction, strength, and identifies strong bearish candles.
Plotting:
• Plots histograms representing different conditions including negative directional movement in red, positive directional movement in green, continuous strength in yellow, and strong bearish candles in aqua.
Data flows from the calculation of basic price metrics through more complex computations involving sums and comparisons before being plotted according to their respective conditions.
█ CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
count_periods:
Counts how many times a certain condition occurs within a specified number of periods.
every_condition:
Determines whether a particular condition has been met continuously throughout a specified number of periods.
calculate_and_plot_directional_indicators:
This function encompasses multiple tasks including calculating the True Range, Positive/Negative Directional Movements and Indices, determining the market direction, assessing strength via bar continuity since the last change, and identifying strong bearish candles. It returns four arrays containing directional movement, positivity status, continuous strength, and strong bearish candle occurrence respectively.
█ KEY POINTS AND TECHNIQUES
• Utilizes custom functions for modular and reusable code.
• Employs math.sum and ta.barssince for efficient computation of cumulative values and counting bars since a condition was met.
• Uses ternary operators (condition ? value_if_true : value_if_false) extensively for concise conditional assignments.
• Leverages Pine Script’s built-in mathematical functions (math.max, math.min, etc.) for robust financial metric calculations.
• Implements histogram plotting styles to visually represent distinct market states effectively.
█ EXTENDED KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS
Potential enhancements can involve adding alerts when specific conditions are met, incorporating additional technical indicators, or refining existing logic for better accuracy. This script's approach could be adapted for creating strategies that react to changes in market dynamics identified by these directional indicators. Related topics worth exploring in Pine Script include backtesting frameworks, multi-timeframe analysis, risk management techniques, and integration with external data sources.
Directional Volume IndexDirectional Volume Index (DVI) (buying/selling pressure)
This index is adapted from the Directional Movement Index (DMI), but based on volume instead of price movements. The idea is to detect building directional volume indicating a growing amount of orders that will eventually cause the price to follow. (DVI is not displayed by default)
The rough algorithm for the Positive Directional Volume Index (green bar):
calculate the delta to the previous green bar's volume
if the delta is positive (growing buying pressure) add it to an SMA, else add 0 (also for red bars)
divide these average deltas by the average volume
the result is the Positive Directional Volume Index (DVI+) (vice versa for DVI-)
Differential Directional Volume Index (DDVI) (relative pressure)
Creating the difference of both Directional Volume Indexes (DVI+ - DVI-) creates the Differential Directional Volume Index (DDVI) with rising values indicating a growing buying pressure, falling values a growing selling pressure. (DDVI is displayed by default, smoothed by a custom moving average)
Average Directional Volume Index (ADVX) (pressure strength)
Putting the relative pressure (DDVI) in relation to the total pressure (DVI+ + DVI-) we can determine the strength and duration of the currently building volume change / trend. For the DMI/ADX usually 20 is an indicator for a strong trend, values above 50 suggesting exhaustion and approaching reversals. (ADVX is not displayed by default, smoothed by a custom moving average)
Divergences of the Differential Directional Volume Index (DDVI) (imbalances)
By detecting divergences we can detect situations where e.g. bullish volume starts to build while price is in a downtrend, suggesting that there is growing buying pressure indicating an imminent bullish pullback/order block or reversal. (strong and hidden divergences are displayed by default)
Divergences Overview:
strong bull: higher lows on volume, lower lows on price
medium bull: higher lows on volume, equal lows on price
weak bull: equal lows on volume, lower lows on price
hidden bull: lower lows on volume, higher lows on price
strong bear: lower highs on volume, higher highs on price
medium bear: lower highs on volume, equal highs on price
weak bear: equal highs on volume, higher highs on price
hidden bear: higher highs on volume, lower highs on price
DDVI Bands (dynamic overbought/oversold levels)
Using Bollinger Bands with DDVI as source we receive an averaged relative pressure with stdev band offsets. This can be used as dynamic overbought/oversold levels indicating reversals on sharp crossovers.
Alerts
As of now there are no alerts built in, but all internal data is exposed via plot and plotshape functions, so it can be used for custom crossover conditions in the alert dialog. This is still a personal research project, so if you find good setups, please let me know.
Relative Price Position Flow (RPPF)Market work by short and long players positions. By commodities, players buy or sell positions based in market expectations. The volume of negotiations defines the optimum point to buy or sell. It means how much more volume in a price line, much of the players thinking this is the real value. So, in this indicator I calculate the volume of trades for some price line. And divide it to the total volume, to define whats the historical price line optimum. The diference between the actual price to the historical optimum trade, define some directions of the market. Some times the price is bigger, and sometimes it is smaller.
By experience, after some times the price is deviated to the flow price, it will search a compensation, starting a reversion movement.
[blackcat] L1 Swing Reversal█ OVERVIEW
The script is an indicator that calculates and plots the L1 Swing Reversal, which involves smoothing price data and calculating a modified RSI to identify potential swing reversals in the market. It overlays columns representing the smoothed price data and a line for the adjusted RSI.
█ LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
The script begins by defining input parameters for customizable periods. It then calculates the typical price, derives components of the swing reversal indicator, smooths these components, and computes an adjusted RSI. The main sections include input parameter definitions, function definition, and plotting. The script flows data through calculations and logical operations to produce final plot values.
█ CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
Function: l1_swing_reversal
This function calculates the L1 Swing Reversal indicators based on high, low, close, and open prices, along with three periods. It computes a smoothed price component and an adjusted RSI.
Parameters:
• high : High prices of the asset.
• low : Low prices of the asset.
• close : Close prices of the asset.
• period_n : Period for the first component calculation.
• period_m : Period for standard deviation and moving average calculations.
• period_n1 : Period for RSI calculation.
Return Values:
• cc1_column_red : Red column values for the first component.
• cc1_column_green : Green column values for the first component.
• rsi : Adjusted RSI values.
█ KEY POINTS AND TECHNIQUES
The script uses several key Pine Script features such as the sma (simple moving average), stdev (standard deviation), max, abs, and ema (exponential moving average) functions. It also demonstrates the use of conditional operators to cap the column values at -100 and 100. The script’s structure is clear and follows best practices by encapsulating the main logic within a function and using descriptive variable names.
█ EXTENDED KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS
Potential modifications could include adding more sophisticated reversal signals based on the RSI and column values, or enhancing the visualization with additional plot types. This script could be used in scenarios where traders are interested in identifying potential swing reversals using a combination of smoothed price data and momentum indicators. Related Pine Script concepts include using barssince for counting bars since a condition, crossover and crossunder for detecting trend changes, and hline for adding horizontal lines to the chart.
[blackcat] L1 BS Line of Defense █ OVERVIEW
The Pine Script provided is an advanced technical indicator designed to generate reliable buy and sell signals by integrating momentum, moving averages, and price level analyses. It employs a custom weighted moving average (WMA) and exponential moving averages (EMAs) to compute key signals known as the "Buy/Sell Signal" and the "Short Line." These signals aim to pinpoint optimal entry and exit points for trades by evaluating their relationship with current market dynamics.
█ FEATURES
Key Components:
• Custom Weighted Moving Average ( WMA ): Provides enhanced flexibility compared to traditional moving averages.
• Exponential Moving Averages ( EMA ): Smooths the defense line and its short-term counterpart to filter out market noise.
• Momentum Indicators: Includes both short-term and long-term momentum adjusted via custom WMA and EMAs.
• Conditional Signal Generation: Signals are triggered based on precise crossovers and price conditions.
Logical Framework:
1 — Input Parameters:
No explicit user-defined inputs; defaults are used for internal calculations.
2 — Custom Functions:
• custom_wma : Calculates a custom WMA.
• calculate_buy_sell_signals : Generates buy and sell signals.
3 — Calculations:
• Momentum and Range Analysis over 9, 34, and 60-bar periods.
• Application of custom WMA and EMAs to smooth and refine data.
• Derivation of the "defense line" and "short_ema_defense."
4 — Plotting:
• Main signal lines ("Buy/Sell Signal" and "Short Line") are visualized.
• A horizontal zero line serves as a reference point.
█ HOW TO USE
To utilize this script effectively:
1 — Add the script to your TradingView chart.
2 — Observe the "Buy/Sell Signal" and "Short Line" relative to the zero line and each other.
3 — Look for crossovers and divergence patterns to identify potential trade opportunities.
4 — Combine the signals with additional technical indicators or fundamental analysis for better accuracy.
█ LIMITATIONS
While the script provides valuable insights, users should consider the following limitations:
• Default settings may not suit all markets or instruments; customization might be necessary.
• False signals can occur during volatile or ranging markets.
• Backtesting and optimization are recommended before live trading.
█ NOTES
For further enhancement and personalization:
• Introduce adjustable input parameters for WMA and EMA lengths and weights.
• Extend the script into a full-fledged trading strategy with entry and exit rules.
• Apply the script across multiple timeframes for comprehensive analysis.
• Incorporate risk management practices such as stop-loss and take-profit levels.
• Explore related Pine Script functions like security() for multi-timeframe analysis and [pine>alertcondition() for automated alerts.
Understanding core concepts like momentum, moving averages, and crossovers will aid in developing similar indicators or refining existing ones.
Momentum Matrix (BTC-COIN)The Momentum Matrix (BTC-COIN) indicator analyzes the momentum relationship between Coinbase stock ( NASDAQ:COIN ) and Bitcoin ( CRYPTOCAP:BTC ). By combining RSI, correlation, and dominance metrics, it identifies bullish and bearish macro trends to align trades with market momentum.
How It Works
Price Inputs: Pulls weekly price data for CRYPTOCAP:BTC and NASDAQ:COIN for macro analysis.
Metrics Calculated:
• RSI Divergence: Measures momentum differences between CRYPTOCAP:BTC and $COIN.
• Price Ratio: Tracks the $COIN/ CRYPTOCAP:BTC relationship relative to its long-term average (SMA).
• Correlation: Analyzes price co-movement between CRYPTOCAP:BTC and $COIN.
• Dominance Impact: Incorporates CRYPTOCAP:BTC dominance for broader crypto trends.
Composite Momentum Score: Combines these metrics into a smoothed macro momentum value.
Thresholds for Trend Detection: Upper and lower thresholds dynamically adapt to market conditions.
Signals and Visualization:
• Buy Signal: Momentum exceeds the upper threshold, indicating bullish trends.
• Sell Signal: Momentum falls below the lower threshold, indicating bearish trends.
• Background Colors: Green (bullish), Red (bearish).
Strengths
Integrates multiple metrics for robust macro analysis.
Dynamic thresholds adapt to market conditions.
Effective for identifying macro momentum shifts.
Limitations
Lag in high volatility due to smoothing.
Less effective in choppy, sideways markets.
Assumes CRYPTOCAP:BTC dominance drives NASDAQ:COIN momentum, which may not always hold true.
Improvements
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Add daily or monthly data for precision.
Volume Filters: Include volume thresholds for signal validation.
Additional Metrics: Consider MACD or Stochastics for further confirmation.
Complementary Tools
Volume Indicators: OBV or cumulative delta for confirmation.
Trend-Following Systems: Pair with moving averages for timing.
Market Breadth Metrics: Combine with CRYPTOCAP:BTC dominance trends for context.
COIN/BTC Trend OscillatorThe COIN/BTC Trend Oscillator is a versatile tool designed to measure and visualize momentum divergences between Coinbase stock ( NASDAQ:COIN ) and Bitcoin ( CRYPTOCAP:BTC ). It helps identify overbought and oversold conditions, while also highlighting potential trend reversals.
Key Features:
VWAP-Based Divergence Analysis:
• Tracks the difference between NASDAQ:COIN and CRYPTOCAP:BTC relative to their respective VWAPs.
• Highlights shifts in momentum between the two assets.
Normalized Oscillator:
• Uses ATR normalization to adapt to different volatility conditions.
• Displays momentum shifts on a standardized scale for better comparability.
Overbought and Oversold Conditions:
• Identifies extremes using customizable thresholds (default: ±80).
• Dynamic background colors for quick visual identification:
• Blue for overbought zones (potential sell).
• White for oversold zones (potential buy).
Rolling Highs and Lows Detection:
• Tracks turning points in the oscillator to identify possible trend reversals.
• Useful for spotting exhaustion or accumulation phases.
Use Case:
This indicator is ideal for trading Coinbase stock relative to Bitcoin’s momentum. It’s especially useful during strong market trends, helping traders time entries and exits based on extremes in relative performance.
Limitations:
• Performance may degrade in choppy or sideways markets.
• Assumes a strong correlation between NASDAQ:COIN and CRYPTOCAP:BTC , which may not hold during independent events.
Pro Tip: Use this oscillator with broader trend confirmation tools like moving averages or RSI to improve reliability. For macro strategies, consider combining with higher timeframes for alignment.
True Amplitude Envelopes (TAE)The True Envelopes indicator is an adaptation of the True Amplitude Envelope (TAE) method, based on the research paper " Improved Estimation of the Amplitude Envelope of Time Domain Signals Using True Envelope Cepstral Smoothing " by Caetano and Rodet. This indicator aims to create an asymmetric price envelope with strong predictive power, closely following the methodology outlined in the paper.
Due to the inherent limitations of Pine Script, the indicator utilizes a Kernel Density Estimator (KDE) in place of the original Cepstral Smoothing technique described in the paper. While this approach was chosen out of necessity rather than superiority, the resulting method is designed to be as effective as possible within the constraints of the Pine environment.
This indicator is ideal for traders seeking an advanced tool to analyze price dynamics, offering insights into potential price movements while working within the practical constraints of Pine Script. Whether used in dynamic mode or with a static setting, the True Envelopes indicator helps in identifying key support and resistance levels, making it a valuable asset in any trading strategy.
Key Features:
Dynamic Mode: The indicator dynamically estimates the fundamental frequency of the price, optimizing the envelope generation process in real-time to capture critical price movements.
High-Pass Filtering: Uses a high-pass filtered signal to identify and smoothly interpolate price peaks, ensuring that the envelope accurately reflects significant price changes.
Kernel Density Estimation: Although implemented as a workaround, the KDE technique allows for flexible and adaptive smoothing of the envelope, aimed at achieving results comparable to the more sophisticated methods described in the original research.
Symmetric and Asymmetric Envelopes: Provides options to select between symmetric and asymmetric envelopes, accommodating various trading strategies and market conditions.
Smoothness Control: Features adjustable smoothness settings, enabling users to balance between responsiveness and the overall smoothness of the envelopes.
The True Envelopes indicator comes with a variety of input settings that allow traders to customize the behavior of the envelopes to match their specific trading needs and market conditions. Understanding each of these settings is crucial for optimizing the indicator's performance.
Main Settings
Source: This is the data series on which the indicator is applied, typically the closing price (close). You can select other price data like open, high, low, or a custom series to base the envelope calculations.
History: This setting determines how much historical data the indicator should consider when calculating the envelopes. A value of 0 will make the indicator process all available data, while a higher value restricts it to the most recent n bars. This can be useful for reducing the computational load or focusing the analysis on recent market behavior.
Iterations: This parameter controls the number of iterations used in the envelope generation algorithm. More iterations will typically result in a smoother envelope, but can also increase computation time. The optimal number of iterations depends on the desired balance between smoothness and responsiveness.
Kernel Style: The smoothing kernel used in the Kernel Density Estimator (KDE). Available options include Sinc, Gaussian, Epanechnikov, Logistic, and Triangular. Each kernel has different properties, affecting how the smoothing is applied. For example, Gaussian provides a smooth, bell-shaped curve, while Epanechnikov is more efficient computationally with a parabolic shape.
Envelope Style: This setting determines whether the envelope should be Static or Dynamic. The Static mode applies a fixed period for the envelope, while the Dynamic mode automatically adjusts the period based on the fundamental frequency of the price data. Dynamic mode is typically more responsive to changing market conditions.
High Q: This option controls the quality factor (Q) of the high-pass filter. Enabling this will increase the Q factor, leading to a sharper cutoff and more precise isolation of high-frequency components, which can help in better identifying significant price peaks.
Symmetric: This setting allows you to choose between symmetric and asymmetric envelopes. Symmetric envelopes maintain an equal distance from the central price line on both sides, while asymmetric envelopes can adjust differently above and below the price line, which might better capture market conditions where upside and downside volatility are not equal.
Smooth Envelopes: When enabled, this setting applies additional smoothing to the envelopes. While this can reduce noise and make the envelopes more visually appealing, it may also decrease their responsiveness to sudden market changes.
Dynamic Settings
Extra Detrend: This setting toggles an additional high-pass filter that can be applied when using a long filter period. The purpose is to further detrend the data, ensuring that the envelope focuses solely on the most recent price oscillations.
Filter Period Multiplier: This multiplier adjusts the period of the high-pass filter dynamically based on the detected fundamental frequency. Increasing this multiplier will lengthen the period, making the filter less sensitive to short-term price fluctuations.
Filter Period (Min) and Filter Period (Max): These settings define the minimum and maximum bounds for the high-pass filter period. They ensure that the filter period stays within a reasonable range, preventing it from becoming too short (and overly sensitive) or too long (and too sluggish).
Envelope Period Multiplier: Similar to the filter period multiplier, this adjusts the period for the envelope generation. It scales the period dynamically to match the detected price cycles, allowing for more precise envelope adjustments.
Envelope Period (Min) and Envelope Period (Max): These settings establish the minimum and maximum bounds for the envelope period, ensuring the envelopes remain adaptive without becoming too reactive or too slow.
Static Settings
Filter Period: In static mode, this setting determines the fixed period for the high-pass filter. A shorter period will make the filter more responsive to price changes, while a longer period will smooth out more of the price data.
Envelope Period: This setting specifies the fixed period used for generating the envelopes in static mode. It directly influences how tightly or loosely the envelopes follow the price action.
TAE Smoothing: This controls the degree of smoothing applied during the TAE process in static mode. Higher smoothing values result in more gradual envelope curves, which can be useful in reducing noise but may also delay the envelope’s response to rapid price movements.
Visual Settings
Top Band Color: This setting allows you to choose the color for the upper band of the envelope. This band represents the resistance level in the price action.
Bottom Band Color: Similar to the top band color, this setting controls the color of the lower band, which represents the support level.
Center Line Color: This is the color of the central price line, often referred to as the carrier. It represents the detrended price around which the envelopes are constructed.
Line Width: This determines the thickness of the plotted lines for the top band, bottom band, and center line. Thicker lines can make the envelopes more visible, especially when overlaid on price data.
Fill Alpha: This controls the transparency level of the shaded area between the top and bottom bands. A lower alpha value will make the fill more transparent, while a higher value will make it more opaque, helping to highlight the envelope more clearly.
The envelopes generated by the True Envelopes indicator are designed to provide a more precise and responsive representation of price action compared to traditional methods like Bollinger Bands or Keltner Channels. The core idea behind this indicator is to create a price envelope that smoothly interpolates the significant peaks in price action, offering a more accurate depiction of support and resistance levels.
One of the critical aspects of this approach is the use of a high-pass filtered signal to identify these peaks. The high-pass filter serves as an effective method of detrending the price data, isolating the rapid fluctuations in price that are often lost in standard trend-following indicators. By filtering out the lower frequency components (i.e., the trend), the high-pass filter reveals the underlying oscillations in the price, which correspond to significant peaks and troughs. These oscillations are crucial for accurately constructing the envelope, as they represent the most responsive elements of the price movement.
The algorithm works by first applying the high-pass filter to the source price data, effectively detrending the series and isolating the high-frequency price changes. This filtered signal is then used to estimate the fundamental frequency of the price movement, which is essential for dynamically adjusting the envelope to current market conditions. By focusing on the peaks identified in the high-pass filtered signal, the algorithm generates an envelope that is both smooth and adaptive, closely following the most significant price changes without overfitting to transient noise.
Compared to traditional envelopes and bands, such as Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels, the True Envelopes indicator offers several advantages. Bollinger Bands, which are based on standard deviations, and Keltner Channels, which use the average true range (ATR), both tend to react to price volatility but do not necessarily follow the peaks and troughs of the price with precision. As a result, these traditional methods can sometimes lag behind or fail to capture sudden shifts in price momentum, leading to either false signals or missed opportunities.
In contrast, the True Envelopes indicator, by using a high-pass filtered signal and a dynamic period estimation, adapts more quickly to changes in price behavior. The envelopes generated by this method are less prone to the lag that often affects standard deviation or ATR-based bands, and they provide a more accurate representation of the price's immediate oscillations. This can result in better predictive power and more reliable identification of support and resistance levels, making the True Envelopes indicator a valuable tool for traders looking for a more responsive and precise approach to market analysis.
In conclusion, the True Envelopes indicator is a powerful tool that blends advanced theoretical concepts with practical implementation, offering traders a precise and responsive way to analyze price dynamics. By adapting the True Amplitude Envelope (TAE) method through the use of a Kernel Density Estimator (KDE) and high-pass filtering, this indicator effectively captures the most significant price movements, providing a more accurate depiction of support and resistance levels compared to traditional methods like Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels. The flexible settings allow for extensive customization, ensuring the indicator can be tailored to suit various trading strategies and market conditions.
MACD Aggressive Scalp SimpleComment on the Script
Purpose and Structure:
The script is a scalping strategy based on the MACD indicator combined with EMA (50) as a trend filter.
It uses the MACD histogram's crossover/crossunder of zero to trigger entries and exits, allowing the trader to capitalize on short-term momentum shifts.
The use of strategy.close ensures that positions are closed when specified conditions are met, although adjustments were made to align with Pine Script version 6.
Strengths:
Simplicity and Clarity: The logic is straightforward and focuses on essential scalping principles (momentum-based entries and exits).
Visual Indicators: The plotted MACD line, signal line, and histogram columns provide clear visual feedback for the strategy's operation.
Trend Confirmation: Incorporating the EMA(50) as a trend filter helps avoid trades that go against the prevailing trend, reducing the likelihood of false signals.
Dynamic Exit Conditions: The conditional logic for closing positions based on weakening momentum (via MACD histogram change) is a good way to protect profits or minimize losses.
Potential Improvements:
Parameter Inputs:
Make the MACD (12, 26, 9) and EMA(50) values adjustable by the user through input statements for better customization during backtesting.
Example:
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macdFast = input(12, title="MACD Fast Length")
macdSlow = input(26, title="MACD Slow Length")
macdSignal = input(9, title="MACD Signal Line Length")
emaLength = input(50, title="EMA Length")
Stop Loss and Take Profit:
The strategy currently lacks explicit stop-loss or take-profit levels, which are critical in a scalping strategy to manage risk and lock in profits.
ATR-based or fixed-percentage exits could be added for better control.
Position Size and Risk Management:
While the script uses 50% of equity per trade, additional options (e.g., fixed position sizes or risk-adjusted sizes) would be beneficial for flexibility.
Avoid Overlapping Signals:
Add logic to prevent overlapping signals (e.g., opening a new position immediately after closing one on the same bar).
Backtesting Optimization:
Consider adding labels or markers (label.new or plotshape) to visualize entry and exit points on the chart for better debugging and analysis.
The inclusion of performance metrics like max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, or profit factor would help assess the strategy's robustness during backtesting.
Compatibility with Live Trading:
The strategy could be further enhanced with alert conditions using alertcondition to notify the trader of buy/sell signals in real-time.
[blackcat] L1 Swing Reversal Oscillator█ OVERVIEW
The script defines a custom indicator called the "L1 Swing Reversal Oscillator," which integrates moving averages and RSI to detect possible swing reversals in market trends. Its core purpose is to produce signals derived from the oscillator's indications of overbought or oversold states.
█ LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
The script comprises multiple key segments:
1 — Custom Functions: Encompasses calculate_weighted_moving_average and calculate_l1_swing_reversal_oscillator.
2 — Input Parameters: Permits customization of moving average lengths and weights alongside RSI settings.
3 — Calculations: Employs predefined functions to determine oscillator readings.
4 — Plot Statements: Depicts oscillator outputs graphically on the chart.
Data processing follows this sequence: initial computation of the typical price, subsequent derivation of the adjusted CC1 metric, additional smoothing operations, and finally, RSI evaluation prior to plotting the resultant oscillator figures.
█ CUSTOM FUNCTIONS
• calculate_weighted_moving_average(source, length, weight) : Generates a weighted moving average from the provided source material utilizing specified duration and coefficient inputs.
– Returns computed weighted moving average.
• calculate_l1_swing_reversal_oscillator(close_price, high_price, low_price, sma_length, sma_weight, rsi_length) : Assesses the L1 Swing Reversal Oscillator leveraging closing, highest, and lowest prices along with defined SMA span, weighting factor, and RSI period.
– Yields an array featuring central CC1, CB1, CB2, and RSI metrics.
█ KEY POINTS AND TECHNIQUES
• Weighted Moving Average: Incorporates bespoke functionality for computing weighted moving averages, distinct from built-in Pine Script methods.
• RSI Calculation: Employs customized logic for calculating Relative Strength Index, offering adaptable computational approaches.
• Plotting Techniques: Implements color coding contingent upon oscillator values to emphasize visual cues regarding overbought and oversold statuses.
• Optimization: Furnishes adjustable parameters including SMA timeframe, weightage, and RSI interval enabling personalized fine-tuning per user requirements.
█ EXTENDED KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS
• Modifications: Potential enhancements involve integrating supplementary oscillators like MACD or Stochastic Oscillator alongside the existing L1 Swing Reversal Oscillator.
• Application Scenarios: Comparable methodologies can be adopted within various trading frameworks focusing on momentum shifts such as trend-following or mean reversion tactics.
• Related Concepts: Proficiency in crafting custom functions, manipulating moving averages, and interpreting RSI within Pine Script environment proves advantageous when altering or expanding on current script functionalities. Understanding utilization of nz and na functions for managing null data points adds significant depth.
Coinbase Premium Index (Any Symbol)The Coinbase Premium Index provides a valuable insight into market dynamics by calculating the price premium between Coinbase (USD pairs) and Binance (USDT pairs). A positive premium typically indicates heavy buying pressure on Coinbase, often coinciding with upward price trends on lower timeframes. Conversely, a negative premium suggests selling pressure or weaker demand on Coinbase compared to Binance.
** Key Features: **
**Dynamic Symbol Detection**: Automatically detects the current chart symbol and adapts the premium calculation accordingly.
**Customizable Moving Averages**:
Select between SMA (Simple Moving Average) or EMA (Exponential Moving Average).
Adjust the moving average period to suit your trading strategy (default: SMA with 50 periods).
**Error Handling for Missing Data**:
Displays "Symbol not on Coinbase" when the cryptocurrency is unavailable on Coinbase.
Plots zero-value columns in light grey for unsupported symbols.
**Visual Representation**:
Premium values are displayed as columns: green for positive premiums, red for negative premiums.
A moving average line in light grey helps highlight trends.
Zero Line: A horizontal dashed line is included as a reference point.
** Why Use This Script?**
The Coinbase Premium Index helps traders identify moments of increased buying pressure among U.S. investors, often indicative of bullish momentum on lower timeframes. Use this tool to monitor premium dynamics and gain a clearer understanding of market sentiment across major exchanges.
** How to Use: **
Add this script to your TradingView chart.
Adjust the moving average type and period through the input menu.
Use the premium columns and moving averages to identify potential price trends and validate exchange-specific trading opportunities.
